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Il-62 Classic vs PA-31 Navajo

Ilyushin Il-62 Classic military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-62 Classic
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
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Specifications
Il-62 Classic PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Piper
First flight 3 January 1963 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1967 1967
Number produced 292 units 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 279.6 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 43.2 m 12.4 m
Height 12.4 m 4.0 m
Length 53.1 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 10,000 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 165,000 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 71,600 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 4 x 108 kN 2 x 231 kW
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Overview

The Il-62 Classic and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Piper respectively.

The Il-62 Classic reaches 900 km/h — 2.1:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h. The Il-62 Classic has an operational range of 10,000 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The Il-62 Classic operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 8,016 m for the PA-31 Navajo. At 165,000 kg MTOW, the Il-62 Classic is 56:1 the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.

The Il-62 Classic has been produced in 292 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The Il-62 Classic first flew 1 years before the PA-31 Navajo (1963 vs 1964).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-62 Classic or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-62 Classic is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 480 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-62 Classic or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-62 Classic has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-62 Classic or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-62 Classic has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-62 Classic or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-62 Classic has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 165,000 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-62 Classic or PA-31 Navajo?
The Il-62 Classic is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-62 Classic or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 0 years before the Il-62 Classic which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-62 Classic or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 292 units of the Il-62 Classic.